Fierce Healthcare January 6, 2020
Insurers launched a new initiative aimed at expanding the use of electronic prior authorization, hoping to address an issue most providers say is the most burdensome they face.
The Fast Prior Authorization Technology Highway (PATH) Initiative aims to use technology from Availity and Surescripts in physician offices to speed up requests and responses for prior authorization, where a provider must get permission from an insurer before prescribing a pricey drug or performing a certain surgical procedure.
The initiative, launched Monday by insurance industry group America’s Health Insurance Plans and several member insurers including Anthem, Cigna and WellCare, will have physician offices volunteer to work with insurers to incorporate the new processes into existing technology.
“The goal is to offer a...
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